paralegal

Globe Immigration Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

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Job summary

Globe Immigration Inc. is seeking a capable legal assistant/paralegal to support immigration matters at our Toronto office. You will work on-site and collaborate with lawyers to handle client interviews, document preparation, and court filings with attention to deadlines and accuracy.

The role requires 3–5 years of experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in standard legal software. On-site work and a fast-paced environment are expected.

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience in a legal setting.
• On-site role with no remote option.
• In-house training from a law firm or law clerk program.
• Pega certified professional is an added credential.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on legal proceedings.
• Assemble documentary evidence in preparation for trial.
• Coordinate administrative services.
• Assist in preparing and completing applications for simple joint and uncontested divorces, domestic contracts and name changes.
• Interview clients, witnesses and other related parties.
• Perform clerical duties, such as maintaining filing systems.
• Administer oaths and take affidavits and depositions.
• Receive affidavits, declarations and affirmations.
• Represent clients in small claims court and in other lower court proceedings, tribunals and before administrative bodies.
• Research records, court files and other legal documents.
• Arrange pre-trial conferences and hearings.
• Assist lawyers in preparation for mediation and judicial dispute resolutions.
• Draft legal correspondence.
• Explain rights and obligations to defendants.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Judgement

Organization

Client focus

Reliability

Initiative

Team player

Values and ethics

Education

College diploma 1–2 years

Law clerk training or in-house training

Pega certified professional

Tools

MS Office

MS Word

MS Windows

Legal software applications

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• or equivalent experience

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Non-smoking
• Air conditioned

Work setting

• Urban area
• Legal firm
• Consulting firm

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Advise clients on legal proceedings
• Assemble documentary evidence in preparation for trial
• Co-ordinate administrative services
• Help in preparing and completing applications for simple joint and uncontested divorces, domestic contracts and name changes
• Interview clients, witnesses and other related parties
• Perform clerical duties, such as maintain filing systems
• Administer oaths and take affidavits and depositions
• Receive affidavits, declarations and affirmations
• Represent clients in small claims court and in other lower court proceedings, at tribunals and before administrative bodies
• Administer oaths
• Research records, court files and other legal documents
• Arrange pre-trial conferences and hearings
• Assist lawyers in preparation for mediation and judicial dispute resolutions
• Draft legal correspondence
• Explain rights and obligations to defendants

Credentials

• In-house training from a law firm or law clerk program
• Pega certified professional

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Legal software applications
• MS Office
• MS Word
• MS Windows

Area of work experience

• Immigration

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Parking paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Large caseload
• Large workload

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Initiative
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Benefits

Other benefits

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